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Heatwave warning issued by the Government

The Government has issued a heatwave warning after the Met Office has forecast that in at least the next 3 days there is an 80% chance of temperatures in the London, South East and West Midlands regions, being high enough on at least two consecutive days to give rise to significant health risks. The Heatwave Plan defines this as a Level 2 "Alert".

Department of Health experts have warned that high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease. Advice on how to reduce the risk either for yourself or for somebody you know is available from the Department of Health website at www.dh.gov.uk/publications, the NHS Direct Website at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or on 0845 4647 or from your local GP or chemist.

For health and social care providers, the purpose of this message is to draw your attention to the requirements set out in the Heatwave Plan and the need for organisations providing health and social care to take steps to prepare for a Level 3 or 4 heatwave.